See below the resources used by the CRADLE teams when implementing the device in new field sites and training local healthcare providers. The first video is designed for health care providers with non-traditional training and/or community health workers, the second for trained healthcare providers. For further information, see our Frequently Asked Questions which has troubleshooting info, or download the device user manual below.
How to use the CRADLE VSA to detect vital signs during pregnancy (community health workers)
A film (for community health workers) introducing the CRADLE VSA, a new device for measuring vital signs during pregnancy.
This film shows how to check blood pressure and heart rate using the CRADLE VSA. It also outlines the first steps to take if there is an abnormality in these readings.
This film is available in these languages:
How to use the CRADLE VSA to detect vital signs during pregnancy (skilled health workers)
A film (for skilled health workers) introducing the CRADLE VSA, a new device for measuring vital signs during pregnancy.
This film shows how to check blood pressure and heart rate using the CRADLE VSA. It also outlines the first steps to take if there is an abnormality in these readings.
This film is available in these languages:
Cradle VSA User Guide Posters
Community Poster
Clinic Poster
CRADLE VSA Maintenance training
Microlife Cradle VSA device user manual
This user manual is designed to help you understand the capabilities and operation of the Microlife VSA. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to use the device.
Intended use of the Microlife VSA is a non-invasive digital blood pressure monitor using oscillometric technique and an upper-arm blood pressure cuff to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressures according to Korotkoff Phase I (for SBP) and V (for DBP). The device also incorporates an algorithm for the detection of hypovolemic shock.
This oscillometric blood pressure monitor is intended for measuring non-invasive blood pressure in people aged 12 years or older.
The VSA can accurately measure blood pressure in pregnant patients including those with known or suspected pre-eclampsia. It combines the advantages of an automatic blood pressure monitor and auscultatory sphygmomanometer designed to provide convenient, accurate and reliable blood pressure measurements according to guidelines of the British Hypertension Society (BHS) and World Health Organization (WHO).